Newport Creamery Store 6

296 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Newport Creamery Store 6 has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 2, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Barrington average 84, so Newport Creamery Store 6 trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions

Inspector notes: Sanitizer buckets were stored adjacent to food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above/adjacent to food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.

7-202.12

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometer is lacking in the walk-in cooler. All cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer inside the unit that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. An employee certified in a food safety management course must register with RIDOH Center for Food Protection as the Certified Food Safety Manager. Application provided.

2-102.12(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine and the condenser fan guards in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, residue, and other debris. These areas must be cleaned.

4-602.13

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils can opener were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener was cleaned and sanitized at the time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Hotel pans were observed stored inverted with labels, and adhesive still on them. Establishment is to fully remove labels from pans before storing.

3-307.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the hood vents, and walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Jul 14, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 6, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: The Salad prep unit was observed held at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Misc. items were observed held at 49. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Items were voluntarily disposed of.

3-501.16(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the wall behind the prep table have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Newport Creamery Store 6 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Newport Creamery Store 6 on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Newport Creamery Store 6?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Newport Creamery Store 6.

How does Newport Creamery Store 6 compare to other restaurants in Barrington?

Newport Creamery Store 6 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Barrington average of 84.

Has Newport Creamery Store 6's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Newport Creamery Store 6 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Newport Creamery Store 6 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Newport Creamery Store 6 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Newport Creamery Store 6 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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